2000
#4,096
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 7,999
First available Census row
Per 100,000 2.97
Rare Last name
Durand
A French topographic surname referring to someone living near a fortified town or stronghold.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 9,916 Americans carry the last name Durand. That puts it at #3,982 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 2.89 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 34,566 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Durand surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
For British records, Name Census UK has a British surname profile for Durand with 1881 census detail, origin facts and modern UK distribution where available.
Bearers in the US
9.9K
1 in 34,566
Census rank
#3,982
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
2.9
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
8.6K
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 8,647 bearers of the surname Durand in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 2.89 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 3982nd position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Durand, the largest self-reported group is White at 69.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (15.6%) and Black (10.6%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Durand
The surname DURAND is of French origin, derived from the Old French word "duran" meaning "enduring" or "long-lasting." It is believed to have originated in the 11th century as a nickname for someone with a strong or resilient character.
The earliest known record of the name appears in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it is listed as "Durant" and "Durand." This suggests that the name was already well-established in Normandy, France, by the time of the Norman Conquest of England in 1066.
In the 12th and 13th centuries, the name spread throughout France, particularly in the regions of Burgundy, Île-de-France, and Normandy. It was often associated with places like Durand-sur-Mer and Durand-Viel, reflecting the presence of families bearing the name in those areas.
One of the earliest known bearers of the DURAND name was William Durand (c. 1230-1296), a prominent canon lawyer and bishop of Mende in southern France. He is best known for his influential work, the "Speculum Judiciale," a treatise on canon law.
In the 14th century, the name appeared in various records across Europe, including the tax rolls of the city of Douai in modern-day Belgium, where a certain Jean Durand is mentioned in 1368.
During the Renaissance period, the DURAND name gained further prominence with individuals such as Guillaume Durand (1530-1616), a French philosopher and theologian who served as the rector of the University of Paris.
Another notable figure was Gaspard Durand (1635-1688), a French painter and engraver renowned for his religious works and illustrations of the Bible.
In the 18th century, Jacques-Nicolas Durand (1760-1834) was a prominent French architect who designed several notable buildings in Paris, including the Palais Bourbon, the seat of the French National Assembly.
The 19th century saw the birth of Carolus-Duran (1837-1917), a French painter and teacher who significantly influenced the Impressionist movement. His works were celebrated for their masterful use of color and light.
Throughout history, the DURAND name has been associated with various professions, from clergy and scholars to artists and architects, reflecting the enduring and versatile nature of this surname.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Durand
Among Census respondents with the surname Durand, the largest self-reported group is White at 69.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (15.6%) and Black (10.6%).
The bar chart below shows how Durand bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Durand surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White69.3% · 5,991
- Hispanic or Latino15.6% · 1,351
- Black or African American10.6% · 916
- Two or more races2.8% · 245
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.9% · 79
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.8% · 65
Timeline
Historical Census data for Durand
Durand appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#4,070
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 8,729
+730 bearers (+9.1%)
Per 100,000 2.96
Rank movement Up 26 places
2020
#3,982
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 8,647
-82 bearers (-0.9%)
Per 100,000 2.89
Rank movement Up 88 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #4,096 | 7,999 | 2.97 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #4,070 | 8,729 | 2.96 | +730 bearers (+9.1%) | Up 26 places |
| 2020 | #3,982 | 8,647 | 2.89 | -82 bearers (-0.9%) | Up 88 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Durand surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #4,070 | #3,982 | 2.2% |
| Count | 8,729 | 8,647 | -0.9% |
| Per 100K | 2.96 | 2.89 | -2.3% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Durand bearers went from 8,729 to 8,647 (-0.9% change). The surname moved up 88 positions in the national ranking, going from #4,070 to #3,982.
FAQ
Durand surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Durand?
Name Census estimates that about 9,916 living Americans carry the surname Durand. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 34,566 residents.
How common is Durand?
Durand ranks #3,982 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 2.89 per 100,000 residents, which is about 3 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 8,647 people with the surname Durand. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (9,916), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 2.89 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 2.89 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 3 of them to have the surname Durand.
Has Durand become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Durand went from 8,729 recorded bearers to 8,647. That is a decrease of 82 (-0.9%). In the national ranking it rose from #4,070 to #3,982.
What does the Census say about the background of Durand?
Among Census respondents with the surname Durand, the largest self-reported group is White at 69.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (15.6%) and Black (10.6%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Durand in the 2020 Census, accounting for 69.3% (5,991 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Durand appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (69.3%), Hispanic (15.6%), Black (10.6%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Durand (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Durand mean?
A French topographic surname referring to someone living near a fortified town or stronghold. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Durand (2.89 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people have the surname Durand?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.